Doug Lowenstein leaves the ESA

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has finally confirmed the rumor that has been circulating around the Internet for several days. Doug Lowenstein is officially leaving his post as President of the ESA.

Having served as leader of the ESA for 12 years, Lowenstein is now reportedly leaving the group to form a new investment industry trade association. In recent years, Doug Lowenstein has been the champion of the video game industry in serving as the outspoken legal critic of states trying to impose unconstitutionally restrictive video game legislation. Now, the search is on for the ESA to find a new champion.

Speaking about his role as the ESA leader, Lowenstein said:

I have been honored to represent the amazing companies of the ESA, to serve as their advocate and to be part of an industry that is having such a profound and positive effect on our culture and the world of entertainment. Like our industry, the ESA has grown and matured and is now stronger and more robust than ever before. The future of video games and its trade association is very bright indeed.